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Warner follows Smith and Bancroft, won't challenge ban

Warner follows Smith and Bancroft, won't challenge ban

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

David Warner joined former captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft in deciding not to contest the sanctions imposed on him by his cricket board for his role in last month's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

New twist to Roebuck's death probe

New twist to Roebuck's death probe

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

In a new twist to the inquest into Peter Roebuck's death, forensic experts will investigate whether the DNA samples taken from a bedsheet match that of the celebrated cricket writer who was facing allegations of sexual assault before committing suicide.

Basil D'Oliveira dies at 80

Basil D'Oliveira dies at 80

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

South Africa-born former England all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira, once the subject of one of cricket's biggest controversies, has died at 80, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday.

Deepika: No crash diet for bikini body; just some tweaking

Deepika: No crash diet for bikini body; just some tweaking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Deepika Padukone talks about the rave reviews she received for her looks and performance in Cocktail.

McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders captain

McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders captain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The New Zealand wicket-keeper batsmn will replace Sourav Ganguly for the second edition of the tournament, which kicks-off in Cape Town on Saturday.

Inquest into Roebuck's death could take a month

Inquest into Roebuck's death could take a month

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

It will take at least a month before the circumstances of renowned cricket writer Peter Roebuck's suicide in South Africa are revealed with a Police Services official there saying that an inquest has been launched into his death.

Police confirm Peter Roebuck committed suicide

Police confirm Peter Roebuck committed suicide

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Peter Roebuck, one of the most respected cricket commentators, who also wrote for Indian newspapers, committed suicide at his hotel in Cape Town where he was covering Australia's Test series against South Africa.

Former captain Taylor loses sleep over Oz collapse

Former captain Taylor loses sleep over Oz collapse

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

His phone kept buzzing in the wee hours of the morning when Australia were being annihilated by South African bowlers in Cape Town and Mark Taylor could not believe what he saw when he turned on the television.

SA-Aus 1st Test, Day 2: A day of numerous records

SA-Aus 1st Test, Day 2: A day of numerous records

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Rajneesh Gupta lists the records made on Day 2 of the 2nd Test between South Africa and Australia on Thursday.

India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

India's medals tally swells at Commonwealth Weightlifting

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

India's impressive show at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships continued as their medals tally swelled to 33, including 15 gold, on the second day of the competition at Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday.

'Awards are really not new to me'

'Awards are really not new to me'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Director Wilson Louis talks about horror film Kaalo winning two awards at the South African Halloween Horror Festival.

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

Aviation companies to get cheaper credit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Rahul Gandhi's constituency gets paper mill.

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The fate of India's upcoming tour of South Africa amid the trepidation triggered by new COVID-19 variant Omicron will be addressed when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds its 90th Annual General Meeting in Kolkata on Saturday.

Global leaders call for saving planet

Global leaders call for saving planet

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

On Monday, the Conference will kick off in the Danish capital, and in two weeks, negotiators from over 100 countries are expected to produce a document that captures agreement on key political fronts to tackle climate change that will be worked into a legally binding treaty early next year.

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Cricket Australia has appointed an ethics guru to review the sport's culture in the wake of the cheating scandal that has rocked "the gentleman's game".

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has ranked the remarkable, come-from-behind 2-1 series triumph over world No. 1 India as one of the best in the Rainbow Nation's Test cricket history.

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

Tearful Harmanpreet rues rotten luck in semis loss

Tearful Harmanpreet rues rotten luck in semis loss

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"We got the momentum back with Jemi (Rodrigues). To lose from here, we weren't expecting this," said Harmanpreet, as she struggled for words after the shattering loss.

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Kallis named South African Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

All-rounder Jacques Kallis dominated the South African Cricket Awards, winning three honours, including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year.

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Unusual summer pics: City upon the sea

Rediff.com20 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

U K Sinha is IOSCO Asia-Pacific head

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Sinha replaces former Sebi chairman C B Bhave who served as the head of the Asia-Pacific regional committee of IOSCO from June 2009 till February this year.

Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise

Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Fernando Llorente has been surprised by the praise heaped on him after his match-turning performance in Spain's 1-0 second round victory over Portugal on Tuesday.

UK reporter charged for dressing room trespass

UK reporter charged for dressing room trespass

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

South African police have charged a British tabloid journalist with helping a fan gain access to the England dressing room after a World Cup soccer match, national police commissioner Bheki Cele said on Tuesday.

Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed

Greek players, Chinese reporters robbed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Three Greek World Cup players had money stolen from their hotel rooms and Chinese journalists were robbed at gunpoint, officials said on Thursday.

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on Thursday

World Cup trophy starts final leg of global tour

World Cup trophy starts final leg of global tour

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Thousands of excited township dwellers gathered in Cape Town's sprawling Khayelitsha on Friday to catch a glimpse of soccer's World Cup trophy at the start of its South Africa tour. Construction workers, civil servants and the unemployed thronged to be photographed with the gold trophy in the city's largest black township before the world's most-watched sporting spectacle kicks offs on June 11.

Australia can overcome 47 all out: Smith

Australia can overcome 47 all out: Smith

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Australia's vast experience should allow them to get over the calamitous first Test when they were all out for 47 and lost by eight wickets last week, South Africa captain Graeme Smith said on Wednesday.

Warner to replace injured Marsh in second Test

Warner to replace injured Marsh in second Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

David Warner will replace the injured Shaun Marsh in the Australian squad for the second and final Test against South Africa, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday.

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Steyn, 20th bowler to break into 900 ranking point mark

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

South African pacer Dale Steyn has become only the 20th bowler to break the 900-point mark in the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after claiming six scalps in his side's eight-wicket win over Australia on Friday.

Photos: Smith, Amla steamroll Aussies

Photos: Smith, Amla steamroll Aussies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands, Cape Town.

Smith's two-year captaincy ban ends

Smith's two-year captaincy ban ends

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Cricket Australia imposed a two-year captaincy ban on him for his involvement in the sandpaper gate, ball-tampering scandal in 2018.

Jacques Kallis has a point to prove

Jacques Kallis has a point to prove

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Jacques Kallis, South Africa's likely key performer in the subcontinent, has unfinished business with the World Cup.

Dhoni highest insured IPL player

Dhoni highest insured IPL player

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The second Indian Premier League has been insured for US $286 million, more than double the amount -- US $125 million -- last season, owing to terror threats. Besides, the whopping sum for overall insurance of the tournament, Mahendra Singh Dhoni attracted the highest individual cover -- US $10.5 million. Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh follow, with Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya commanding the highest price among overseas players.

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'I take full responsibility ... There was a failure of leadership, of my leadership. I'll do everything I can to make up for my mistake and the damage it's caused.'

Images: India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI (Newlands)

Images: India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI (Newlands)

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Images from the third One-day International between India and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday.

India win thriller at Newlands as SA fumble again

India win thriller at Newlands as SA fumble again

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

India scored a thrilling two-wicket win over South Africa in the third one-day international at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday. The visitors made 223 for eight and won with 10 balls to spare in a pulsating match that went down to the wire. The win gave India a 2-1 lead going into the fourth match at Port Elizabeth.

Bangladesh dismiss Windies for 61, win by eight wkts

Bangladesh dismiss Windies for 61, win by eight wkts

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

The West Indies were bowled out for just 61, their second lowest one-day international total, as Bangladesh romped to an eight-wicket win in the third and final match of the series on Tuesday. Left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan claimed career best figures of 4-16 as the tourists, sent into bat first in murky overhead conditions, lasted just 22 overs.

India's tally swells by 56 medals in weightlifting

India's tally swells by 56 medals in weightlifting

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

India added a whopping 56 medals, including 17 gold, on the third day of the Commonwealth (Youth, Junior and Senior) Weightlifting Championships in Cape Town, South Africa to swell their medal tally to 89, on Thursday.

'You don't always have a good game'

'You don't always have a good game'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Australian vice captain Shane Watson has confirmed that he would return to bowling in Cape Town for the first of two T20 fixtures against South Africa.